Photographer's Note

A close up of the drapery in a open air shop in the Royal Albert market of Banjul.
Albert Market is in Banjul on Liberation Avenue and is the capital's main urban market. It was named after Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. It is essentially an emporium that is pungent, lively and bustling with a large selection of vividly designed fabrics, carved wooden masks and fresh produce which is packed to the brim. All this is laid out within a labyrinth of alleys and hundreds of rickety stalls and purpose built shops. It is open from 8am to 7pm.
The market used to be called the Colonial Engineer’s Yard and later re-named the Liberated African Yard. It stood on what used to be called Wellington St. which was later re-named Liberation Avenue.Really there are 3 distinct markets here.
The wholesale and retail market, that sells everything the local people could possible want, from clothes to hardware.
The produce market, selling fruits, vegetables, fish, meat and dried goods.
The tourist market and craft stalls, catering for the tourist trade, the size of it makes it impressive and there is plenty of choice.
You may get frustrated by the crowds and the jostling before you have seen it all, but you are only moments away from the river or the African heritage centre for a few moments to recover.
If you are visiting Banjul, the market is a must but don't just visit for the market, Serrekunda is just as good if not better.
The river bank is only a few metres away behind Albert Market and this is a different world. Pirogues cut across the river, the large ferry boats come and go and a whole mini community lives on the foreshore in make-shift dwellings.

Ciao Luciano,
This photo is very strong. The diagonal lines of the drapery create a lovely pattern, and the colors are great, too. I think this is a lovely representation of the market, and you have also framed it very well.

Hi Luciano
this one makes me want to head down to a local market and try the exact same thing.
its an inspirational shot, clever and well executed and well seen as a photographer.
looks like a grouping of neck ties.
great shot
cheers
craig

Hello Luciano,
this is for me a masterpiece!Simple,but very expressive in its perception scene.just love the combination of different vivid colors with so nicely applied slightly tilted perspective and good close-up.
This colorful pattern you created is eye-catching!
Beautiful and creative shot!

Hello Luciano,
I am surprised the market has retained it original name despite the colonial connotations. I like this composition very much. It is inventive and beautifully lit with superb colours and sharpness. Very well observed and perfectly presented.

Hi Luciano,
On first glance, I thought this was a building with ultra modern design and colours, and you had chosen an upwards POV! A great way to show these colours, and on click the image, the textures are very fine too. Very nicely seen and a brilliant idea to fill the whole frame like this.
Best wishes
Noel

Hi Luciano
I applaud your observation here, it is wonderful and makes a colourful and striking piece of abstract art. This shot proves that stunning images are all around us and it just takes a keen eye to make them come alive. Well done, really like this image.

Bright and beautiful, this really "pops" with color, even with the darker shades. Great idea to frame this in a compact section, it enhances the patterns and shows a lot of sharp detail...even for something that doesn't have much because of its material. :) It may not be black & white, but this also hold a great deal of graphic appeal, it's a strong visual. Well observed and smartly executed. Bravo. Thanks for the view of these draperies. Have great day.

Effective tight framing here with the diagonals adding dynamism. Good repetition of patterns, colours and shapes. The alternating tones and shades works well in this superb semi abstract shot. Excellent sharpness too. Tfs!

Hello Luciano,
This is quite an unusual picture from Africa, looking more like a constructivistic painting from the 1930's. You saw this opportunity cleverly and used it well. A very appeling photo.
Regards,
Gert

Ciao Luciano
That imaginativeness of yours creates an enchanting tableau that appears more efficient to my mind than a miracle drug to "power off" stress, due to the hypnotising array of cold tones!
Ciao
Robert

Ciao Luciano,
nice the tight frame with the close up of the drapery in the Royal Albert market of Banjul.I like the variety of the colours with the well chosen POV to enhance the creative perspective and the brilliant light and colour management to enhance the details of the scene.